• radix
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    10 months ago

    I can’t tell if you’re kidding. How do you keep track of four palms per arm?

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      10 months ago

      That actually how the Egyptians made their cubits. Tuck your Thumb under you hand and place all four finger at your elbow. You have about 4 palms before you get to your wrist.

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        10 months ago

        Interesting. Learned something new today, thanks!